Chapter 22
"Doctor, Shin Min Myat is mumbling by herself since she woke up and tore the papers one by one. We can't persuade her."
As soon as he entered the hospital, he was informed of this news and thus he rushed to her ward. Shin Min Myat was sitting on her bed and saying something in a low voice. Pieces of paper were scattered on the floor. She looked like someone out of control. Could it be because her condition got worse?
"Sweetie, what's wrong? What are you thinking that made you sad?"
Dun got closer to her and asked in a worried look. When she looked up at him, tears started to well up in her eyes.
"U U, he said that he didn't wanna die."
"What do you mean?"
Dun realized who the girl was referring to - Nobel Lin. Dun didn't add anything as he was determined to never talk about the boy in front of her again.
"Why didn't he want to die? Even though you despised him"
"Well, how should I put it? Like I once said, the one who didn't give up will live longer. You are still young. You can eat what you want to. You can have fun too. Why do you want to go to heaven? Although Nobel Lin doesn't understand these things like you do, he knows exactly that he has to survive. He doesn't care whether people dislike him or not."
"I also want to continue living."
Dun was surprised and at the same time, he was on cloud nine.
"Do you really mean it? Then, you agreed to do an operation?"
Shin Min Myat nodded slightly and showed a cordial smile.
"I want to be like him, U U. I also want to live. "
Ma Thi was beside them so when she listened to her, she also smiled and cried happily. Shin Min Myat finally agreed for the surgery.
"Sweetie, you are really clever. Then, you have to recuperate well for the surgery. Have breakfast first and take medicine later. "
"Okay."
Dun thought her condition might be worse but it was just his imagination. It appeared that Nobel Lin was the mastermind who saved Shin Min Myat.
Dun was in a good mood while working the whole morning. Shin Min Myat would have surgery next week. A stranger who believed in Dun and stood by his side was Shin Min Myat.
"Ma Thi, can you help me to put this on my desk? And on your way, could you also check if Nobel Lin has come."
"Speaking of which, is Nobel Lin alright? Because of the matter on the other day."
"Yes, he's fine."
"That's a relief. I was worried about Noh Noh."
He could tell by the way she looked that she really cared for Nobel Lin. Now, Dun also wanted to see the boy and tell him that Shin Min Myat agreed to get the operation because of him.
Ma Thi didn't come back so Dun had to turn towards his office. When he entered his office, he found Nobel Lin on the sofa with two guests. Dun automatically wore a smile when he saw a familiar face among them.
"Dude, Kwal Char, why didn't you send someone to inform me and wait here? Oh, is he?"
When Dun noticed the man beside Kwal Char, and he inquired. Then, he had a sudden realization.
"Oh, is he the one in your dreams?"
Dun pushed Kwal Char with his elbow and asked him. Kwal Char was scratching his head in embarrassment so Dun wanted to tease him more.
"You're right. He is Nwan Khar Yar Zin, my lov....my brother. He is my friend I've been telling you, named Dun Nay Kha."
Kwal Char braked himself before he almost said his love. He was embarrassed in front of Dun Nay Kha, his childhood friend. Due to his introduction, Nwan Khar gave a cordial smile to Dun. Dun thought it was not strange to have dreams for Kwal Char and to get crazy about that man who's beautiful like a lady.
"I was also about to call you. But I met Noh Noh and chatted with him. He's grown up and I didn't remember him but he did. He was a dirty boy. Remember when you came to my house and cried that you didn't want him?"
Dun and Kwal Char went to the same school from primary to tertiary - they were neighbours at that. After the matriculation exam, Kwal Char's had moved to Pyin Oo Lwin and they didn't have the chance to meet each other again. However, they still keep in touch with one another. Kwal Char was another person who knew everything about Dun and Nobel Lin.
"Enough. I also have one thing to tell you. Why did you cancel our appointment and instead, you went to Rakhine State?"
"Cough... leave it there. Let's talk about Noh Noh. How is he? Is everything cool?"
Just look at him."
"Lol.You have really matured."
Dun could read Kwal Char's eyes. He used to console Dun and never blamed Noh Noh. Kwal Char was mature beyond his age at that time.
"Invite your friend. Let's grab something to eat."
Nwan Khar interrupted them and Kwal Char remembered why they came here.
"Right. I came to Yangon to see you. Let's chat over lunch. Bring Noh Noh too."
Dun didn't reject his offer as he was afternoon off and invited Nobel Lin to eat out. Furthermore, the boy didn't seem to bring a lunchbox. Dun drove his car as he planned to go home after that so he met with Kwal Char at the restaurant.
"Noh Noh, what would you like to order? Your brother said you didn't like to eat curry. So do you want pork?"
Nwan Khar asked after he curiously looked at Nobel Lin who was sitting in the seat quietly.
"Yes."
"Okay. And what do you like to have next?"
As they were sitting around the table, Nwan Khar moved toward Nobel Lin from the seat near Kwal Char. He got to know about the boy from Kwal Char so he was eager to meet him before.
Nobel Lin looked at the menu and pointed at the dish one by one. Nwan Khar ordered everything he wanted. On the other hand, Dun and Kwal Char were observing them because Nobel Lin acted like a normal person around Nwan Khar.
"What were you going to say?"
When Dun asked him, Kwal Char smiled and immediately grabbed Nwan Khar's hand. A ring placed on a ring finger was simply elegant.
"What? Is it an engagement ring? Don't you think it's too fast? Seriously?"
Although Dun didn't say the next part, his face showed that he wanted to know if Kwal Char was really willing to marry Nwan Khar. In his opinion, he thought marriage at the age of twenty four or twenty five was still young. Furthermore, he was planning to marry a guy. Dun personally considered his friend didn't need to rush.
"Definitely. It can't help."
The conversation between them was ongoing. On Nobel Lin's side, Nwan Khar followed the boy's sight and noticed he was staring at his ring. Nwan Khar struggled from Kwal Char's hands and he placed his hand in front of Nobel Lin in order for the boy to look closely. Nobel Lin glanced at the ring and then at Nwan Khar who smiled back at the boy.
"Marriage. Does Noh Noh know what it means? Wearing a ring on a ring finger means they're mine."
Nobel Lin was attentive to what he said and after that, his eyes were brightly sparkling like he found something new.
"You're cute."
Nwan Khar pinched Nobel Lin's cheek who's smaller than him and explained.
"Is it me?"
Nwan Khar laughed while Kwal Char interrupted them. Neal Khar continued to elaborate by comparing his own hand and Kwal Char's hand.
"When one gets married, the ring can be proved that they belong to one another, Noh Noh."
Nwan Khar was more than enthusiastic to explain the matter that Nobel Lin was interested in. In Nwan Khar's perspective, Nobel Lin was adorable even when he's indifferent with his chubby cheeks.
When Nobel Lin spread his hand, Dun was the one who was surprised this time.
"Hey, you can't ask for it. It is theirs. It doesn't belong to you, Nobel Lin."
Nobel Lin looked like he wanted the ring. Seeing him, Nwan Khar was a little disappointed because he wasn't boasting. He just wanted to explain as Nobel Lin seemed to be interested in it.
"Umm... if Noh Noh wants it, I'll buy you a new one on the way back home."
Kwal Char didn't know whether to laugh or cry but he compromised the boy. He was sympathetic to see Noh Noh wanted something. He heaved a sigh as he couldn't give up the engagement ring.
"It's okay, Kwal Char. He's always like that - he likes to get it instantly when he wants something. If you want it, I'll buy it for you. Okay? For now, your order is here so fill your stomach first. "
Nobel Lin took a glance at Dun and shifted to the dishes. He didn't bring the ring up again. After their lunch,Dun congratulated Kwal Char who just gave an invitation. And they bid farewell to one another.
On their way back home, Nobel Lin gazed outside through the window and didn't seem to have an intention to do Q&A with Dun.
"Nobel Lin, do you want a ring?"
Dun shot a question while he was driving. However, Nobel Lin was hesitant to reply to his question.
"Let's go buy it immediately. Do you want it?"
Dun tested him again. Nobel Lin didn't like any accessories except the clothes on his body. But, to his surprise, Nobel Lin asked for a ring from Nwan Khar. He felt that Nobel Lin was starting to change. Being a doctor, this kind of behavior could be described as a ray of hope.